The House Red
History is stranger than fiction---and we're here to prove it. Welcome to The House Red, the podcast where we uncork the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable true stories from history. From bizarre plagues to daring heists, twisted scandals to forgotten legends, we dive into the past's juiciest tales with a twist of dark humor and a splash of intrigue. So pour yourself a glass and get ready---because history has never been this intoxicating.
Podcasting since 2025 • 17 episodes
The House Red
Latest Episodes
The Cadaver Synod: The Dead Man on the Stand
In one of the most macabre moments in papal history, a long-dead pope was dug up, dressed in full vestments, and put on trial by his successor. In this episode we investigate and dive into the twisted tale of the Cada...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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Jane Toppan: Angel of Death
Jane Toppan was the picture of a devoted nurse-until her patients started dying in droves. But this wasn't incompetence. It was murder. Lots of it. In this episode of The House Red, we dive into the twisted mind of "Jolly Ja...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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35:38
Delivering Dollars: The Great Stork Derby
In the heart of the Great Depression, a bizarre competition unfolded. A race not of speed or strength, but of childbirth. Fueled by the eccentric will of a wealthy bachelor, the Great Stork Derby turned Toronto into a baby making ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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34:23
The Great Emu War: Feathers and Firepower
In 1932, Australia declared war...on emus. Yes, the large, flightless birds. What followed was one the most bizarre military campaigns in history. In this episode of The House Red, we unpack the feathery fiasco kn...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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38:23
Up in Smoke: The Mystery of Mary Reeser
In July 1951, a quiet neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida, was rocked by an unexplainable horror. Mary Reeser, a 67 year-old widow, was found reduced to ash in her favorite armchair-her body almost completely incinerated, yet t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:11